Felony Hit and Run by a 17 Year Old Driver

In Criminal, Personal Injury, Traffic by GWAO

A 17 year old driver hit and struck a Burlington, NC man on Friday.  The man was pinned to a tree.  The suspect and another individual fled the scene on foot.

The victim was airlifted to UNC-Chapel Hill, where he is listed in critical condition.

The name of the vehicle’s registered owner led the officers to the driver, a 17 year old girl from Green Level, NC.  She was charged with felony hit & run, no operators license and failure to stop at a stop sign.

She is jail under a $5,000.00 secured bond.

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